Philanthropy ManagerAdvancementFull-timePermanent£42,400 per annumApplication deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 3 June 2024About us:The British Museum is one of the world's best-known and most-visited museums in the world and it is free and open to all. The Museum looks after an extraordinary collection of objects that span time, culture and continents. Its eight million objects allow us to explore the diversity of human cultures and our common humanity. The Advancement Department plays a vital role in advancing the Museum's mission, reach, and impact, fundraising for an array of exciting projects and activities. You will be joining the Philanthropy Team which has a track record of securing donations from a variety of supporters including philanthropic individuals and charitable foundations.With bold plans for the future and Dr Nicholas Cullinan starting as Director this summer, it is an exciting time to join the Museum.About the role:Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this post plays a key role in securing and stewarding major gifts from individuals and private trusts and foundations. You will be managing and actively developing existing donors, as well as proactively identifying and cultivating new donor opportunities. The role will involve attending cultivation and stewardship events as well as liaising with the prospect research function and wider Philanthropy team. You will also be responsible for managing and developing one Philanthropy Officer.About you:The successful candidate will be an effective face-to-face fundraiser with experience of securing high value donations and managing the full lifecycle of significant donor relationships.You will be highly motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and financial targets, with excellent communication and people management skills. Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential for this role.The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidaysMembership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitionsParticipation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collectionsInterest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loansProfessional and personal development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounts on food and gift shop purchasesAdditional details:For more information about this role, please see the job description.If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.